Bingo Munjie vs Omeo Valley

Omeo Valley and Bingo Munjie are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. They differ most in age and income; the typical resident in Bingo Munjie is far older at 69, compared to 55 in Omeo Valley. While the typical personal income is far higher in Omeo Valley at $900 a week, Bingo Munjie has a well higher typical household income of $1,250. Homes in Bingo Munjie are also more crowded, with 2.5 people per home compared to just 1.3 in Omeo Valley.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as neither has any public transport or shops and schools within walking distance. This shared isolation is a defining feature for both, as they both lack street intersections and have no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. This lack of infrastructure is consistent across both neighbouring spots, regardless of the differences in their typical residents.